XC - Womens Mountain Club

27th Jan - Intermediate/Advanced Level - 'Hills' Session for 'Classic' Cross-country skiers

1245hrs - 1445hrs <br><br>Hills are an inevitable part of any skate ski season, and knowing how to handle them makes your day on the snow so much more enjoyable. You'll learn how to position your hips and shift your weight to power yourself smoothly up the climbs—embrace the uphill and learn to love it! And of course, mastering the downhills is just as important. We'll work on controlling speed and direction, exploring when to stay in the tracks, when to step out, and even when to go halfway. With the right skills, every hill becomes part of the fun!<br><br>Previous experience required: You should have previous experience on hills, both ascent and descent. You are most likely someone who has already had a winter on cross-country skis. You should be curious to improve technique to make hills enjoyable and something to relish!<br><br>Meeting Point: Beside the Biathlon Range on Desert Blanc<br>

27th Jan - Intermediate/Advanced Level - 'Hills' Session for Skate Skiers

1000hrs - 1200hrs <br><br>To climb hills on skate skis, you use a technique called skate 1 - and when you get it right, hills suddenly feel easy! In fact, our goal for this session is to have you climbing without poles. You start to love the ups as you feel the power created by great body position and strong movement. We focus on legs and hips to help you conquer climbs with confidence, and we also spend a little time on descents so you can enjoy the downs just as much as the ups.<br><br>Previous experience required: You should have previous experience on hills, both ascent and descent. You are most likely someone who has already had a winter on skate skis. You should be curious to improve technique to make hills enjoyable and something to relish!<br><br>Meeting Point: Beside the Biathlon Range on Desert Blanc <br>

29th Jan - XC Skate - Intermediate - POLES

10:00 - 12:00 hrs <br><br>It's all about the timing and the pole plant! For this session we focus on how to use your poles correctly to ensure you are getting maximum return for your effort. The length of the pole, and how and where you plant it in the snow will determine your efficiency and level of 'joy'! We will spend the start of the session on legs, but very quickly bring in the poles and work on technique that makes your Skate 2 flow. <br><br>Previous experience required: You should already be a confident skate skier, who now wants to fine tune the pole plant. <br><br>Meeting Point: Maison Nordique, 51 Av. de la Plage, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. We meet inside the ticket office, upstairs. Classes will begin as soon as possible. Please be on time. If you need to purchase a ticket for the session, allocate enough time to do that before we meet.

5th Feb - XC Classic - Beginners

10:00 - 12:00 hrs <br><br>Learning solid technique right from the start is a game-changer for your cross-country ski journey. It makes every glide more fun, every trail more satisfying, and gives you the confidence to enjoy the sport to the fullest. We'll get you moving smoothly on your skis, and by the end of the session you'll be controlling your speed and direction as you cruise around the tracks. Classic skiing is perfect for journeys, and can lead to point-to-point adventures in unforgettable winter terrain. <br><br>Previous experience Required: Zero, but you must be prepared to be active on skis for 2 hours. Note that falling is part of learning, and you will most likely sit down at some point! This session is perfect if you have done a few days self-taught and are ready for instruction!<br><br>Meeting Point: Maison Nordique, 51 Av. de la Plage, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. We meet inside the ticket office, upstairs. Classes will begin as soon as possible. Please be on time. If you need to purchase a ticket for the session, allocate enough time to do that before we meet.